Monday, December 31, 2012

It is time to finish off the year. It has been an eventful
year as today marks the one-year anniversary of my official military
retirement. It is hard to believe. There have been so many changes, especially
with me transitioning into a role as an electronics instructor at the
institute. I love that job, and the ability to interact with some very smart
students. One thing we have discussed is Roswell
and some of the coincidence of electronic development after the crash. With
that in mind, I decided to watch Six Days in Roswell.

Plot/ Experts and alleged abductees come together in a town
famous for UFO sightings and government cover-ups.

Have you ever heard of a mindless documentary? If not, this
may be the first one out there. Sure, there are some informational spots, but,
do not expect any breaking news or intriguing tidbits in this one about the
Roswell Crash. In this one, you walk in the shoes of the UFO fanatics that make
a pilgrimage to this UFO Mecca and celebrate and embrace the Alien culture.
Honestly, this is a documentary of a weeklong UFO themed party in Roswell. More comedic
documentary than informative, this does do a great job at showing both sides of
the coin from those celebrating and those celebrating the profits from the
event. In the end, this one is just a kick back and relax, fun 90 minute ride
into a fringe arena. If you believe in Roswell,
check it out and see how they celebrate potentially one of the greatest
cover-ups in United States
history.

Sunday, December 30, 2012

As 2012 comes toward an end, it is clear that there is an assault-taking
place on open-minded thought and free speech. Everywhere you turn, there is
censorship to the highest degree. On top of that, the social networks, computer
companies and governments are admitting that the track your every move,
manipulate your viewing exposure and read your emails. We are truly in the Big
Brother era. With that in mind, I decided to re-watch the classic 1984.

Plot/ George Orwell's novel of a totalitarian future society
in which a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling
in love.

In looking back at my youth, one of the books that left a
lasting impression on me was Orwell’s masterpiece. I not only loved the book,
it was the first old-time radio cassettes that I bought. This outline of
totalitarian society is a necessary read for everyone and this adaptation is a
must see. This movie captured everything in the book in the perfect manner,
with a dark, depressing and foreboding atmosphere. The acting was tremendous, the cinematography
amazing, and the scripting was on the mark. If there was a slight flaw, it was
that it did not utilize the characterization to its fullest potential, but even
that is nitpicking. However, like with the novel, it did capture the message, a
significance that every person around the world should take to heart during
these dark days of rising tyranny. Just one look at mainstream media in the
world today demonstrates exactly what Orwell talked about and what makes this
tale one of the most important literary and cinematographic endeavors out
there. This is not a conspiracy about Big Brother watching, it is truth. If you
have never read this book or watched this film, you must. I can honestly say,
if you watch and digest the meaning of this film and apply that knowledge to
everything that is happening around the world, your opinion on the direction of
society may change. Some people may be turned off by the amount of nudity, but
who cares; I highly recommend this for everyone.

After some mindless Sci-Fi / Horror last night, I decided to
venture into something a lot more important. As 2013 creeps into view, many
already realize that it marks the 50th Anniversary of the Kennedy Assassination.
For many, this event still lacks closure, as the official story just does not
add up. Count me in as one of those. To start my year-long research into the
subject, I decided to break down and watch Frame 313: The JFK Assassination
Theories from 2008.

Plot/ Frame 313 examines several theories that have been
offered about who was responsible for the JFK Assassination including the
single bullet theory, the CIA/Mafia theory, the Soviet Union/KGB theory, the
Mafia hit theory, and the CIA/Anti-Castro theory.

This was one documentary that I watched and enjoyed
throughout. To me, there definitely seems as if there is something missing from
the Kennedy Assassination, and the explanation that was given. Honestly,
something just does not make sense. Although, I have only sporadically
researched the event, it is clear that there is a ton of missing information
and like the 9-11 Commission, the Warren Commission was a joke that did nothing
but sugar coat a tall tale. This documentary does a great job at looking at
different theories and providing documents and evidence to back them up. This
is a great way to go about a film, as it allows the viewer to digest everything
and formulate their own ideas and beliefs. Yes, it did drag in some spots, as
some of the information felt repetitive, but, for me that was just a minor
flaw. In the end, this is a solid documentary that should be seen by history
buffs and those, like me, that do not believe that Lee Harvey Oswald was a lone
gunman. Personally, I am not sure who did it, but I know that there is
something wrong with that storyline. Honestly, one look at the Zapruder Film
after the kill shot is enough evidence for me that the kill shot came from the
grassy knoll. How do I know that? That is the direction that the police and crowd
ran searching for the gunman, not toward the depository.

Friday, December 28, 2012

As I am here with the daughters as Brenda is in North Carolina suffering
through the unexpected and tragic death of her mother, my movie time is limited
to late in the evening. I do this as an attempt to balance, cleaning time and
television time with the girls. To this point, it has worked rather well. With
that in my mind, I decided on something mindless tonight after a couple
episodes of the X-Files, my selection, Alien Abduction from 2005.

Plot/ After being abducted by extra terrestrials, Jean and
her friends are committed to a top secret government run mental institution to
undergo tests and be brainwashed.

Low budget entries that involve The Asylum are always a
dicey situation. The can run the gambit from horrid to entertaining. With this
one, I will admit, falls into the entertaining category. Yes, it does come
complete with the signature low budget production values, especially with the
alien make-up and effects that are all over the place. Other than that, once
you get through some of the storyline flaws, you have an interesting and
entertaining flick. The acting is uneven, with some of the performances being
extremely good, the look and feel is solid, and the plot made sense on some
levels. Yes, there are some characterization issues, but that may go with the
uneven acting. In the end, I really enjoyed this low budget entry, as it was
entertaining and mindless. Could it have been better with a larger budget, probably?
However, with what was available, this one hits the spot. That being said, do not
run out and buy it, check it out on Netflix as I did.

As I was sitting here tonight wondering what I wanted to
watch, I decided to venture into Netflix to see what they had to offer. Last
night, I watched 1984, a classic, and a film that I will review on New Years
Eve. That book by George Orwell was ahead of its time, and the film, does a
great job at portraying the dark nature of a New World Order scenario. My
selection for the evening tonight was another interesting flick, and one, that
could also be considered before its time.

Plot/ A modern aircraft carrier is thrown back in time to
1941 near Hawaii, just hours before the
Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

Films in this particular vein of Sci-Fi and Fantasy are
always interesting, and often pose realistic questions about reality, as we
know it. Much like the truths behind the mysterious Philadelphia Experiment and
subsequent movie, one has to at least think of the weird possibilities that
exist in the universe. By all accounts, this is a great film from the era and
stands up to time quite well. The acting is above the line, the effects are
solid, and the way that actual history was integrated was outstanding. Could it
have been better, absolutely, but that can be said about almost any flick out
there. In the end, this is a awesome flick and one that, as mentioned, does a
great job at exploring the possibilities of a time rift. If you like this
genre, you must check out this flick!

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

After watching some slashers, I decided to venture into the
mountains for some type of creature driven feature last night. Monsters, whether real or fictitious,
always make for somewhat interesting villains, and some are extremely
interesting. In the end, I decided upon another low budget entry from earlier
in the century. That selection was The Feeding from 2006.

Plot/ High in the Appalachian Mountains
and under a full moon, a timeless evil rises. An awakened predator whose
savagery and ferocity are matched only by its insatiable appetite.

Many of the same items I mentioned yesterday are apparent in
this low-grade horror outing. Although, unlike yesterday’s entry The Legend of
Bloody Jack, which had The Asylum involved, this one was truly an independent entry.
It has the storyline filled with holes and unanswered questions, the acting is
just so-so, and the make-up effects on the creature are far from the best. There
was a touch of blood and gore, but neither that nor the boobs could make this
one rise about others in the vain. In the end, it was somewhat entertaining and
did help pass 90 minutes. Would I recommend it? No, not unless you are a diehard
werewolf fan and have not ventured into these woods.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Sometimes you choose movies because they look interesting.
Sometimes you choose them because their run time fits into your schedule and it
looks like something that would help pass time. That was the case with this
selection for late last night. That selection was The Legend of Bloody Jack
from 2007.

Plot/ The legend of insane lumberjack comes to life when one
of his descendants revive him.

Low-grade horror is always a challenge. Of course, as horror
fans, we already know that and understand what we are about to see (especially
where The Asylum is involved). This flick is much like many films in this vain.
It has the typical cliché riddled storyline, the unbelievable acting, and low
budget effects that become more laughable with every passing second. That being
said, most of it was so overwhelming that somehow it became more comedy than
slasher and had some small entertainment value. In the end, this is nowhere
near a good movie and technically has many issues. Stay away from it unless you
have run out of choices on Netflix.

It is Christmas Eve and I am waiting on the kids to go to
sleep; something that always seems to take forever. While waiting, I decided to
throw in a movie to pass my time. Now, I could have gone many different ways,
but in the end, I decided on the 2012 psychological thriller Chained.

Plot/ Bob, a cab-driving serial killer who stalks his prey
on the city streets alongside his reluctant protégé Tim, who must make a life
or death choice between following in Bob's footsteps or breaking free from his
captor.

This was the first time that I ventured into the mind of Jennifer
Lynch. For me, as a total fan of her father David Lynch, I had hoped that some
of his genius would soak through, and to me, it did just that. This movies it
not your typical horror or slasher flick about a serial killer, it is a much
more realistic decent into the darkness. More of a psychological thriller than
horror, this movie has a lot to like. The atmosphere is heavy and dismal, the
acting is top notch, the direction is spot on and storyline is disturbing and
genuine. Sure, there is some odd pacing that seems to drag at times, but to me
that just built the tension throughout the flick. In the end, if you are searching for a
straightforward slasher, stay away. However, if you are looking for an
unsettling journey into the world of a serial killer give this one a shot.

Monday, December 24, 2012

I am all for the holidays, especially when I have some time away
from work to settle into watching some decent horror flicks to help pass the
evenings. Of course, it does help when I am able to find something enjoyable
and entertaining. With that in my mind, I decided to venture into the depths of
some holiday horror, with my selection Saint Nick (AKA Sint) from 2010.

Plot/ A horror film that depicts St. Nicholas as a murderous
bishop who kidnaps and murders children when there is a full moon on December
5.

When I saw this one, I had to watch it. Yes, I figured
that there would be some dialogue flaws with the conversion, and I was right,
but that is just a minor flaw in what turned out to be a flaw-filled endeavor.
It is unfortunate, as the movie started out decent enough and at least gave the
notion of some promise. I really liked the idea, and was disappointed that the
film was not better. The dubbed dialogue was terrible, acting was uneven to bad,
the effects poor and editing took something away from the feel. Sure, there was
some comedic moments and even some entertaining elements, but too much of it
disjointed. In the end, this did deliver at least a small amount of holiday horror.
While I would not recommend this highly, I have seen worst movies in this genre
and would at least give it a shot if your holiday cabinet is empty.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Last night I decided to take a break from the blog. I was
honestly burnt out from debating people on twitter about the status of our
Constitution and the actions that are taking place to infringe on out rights. Of
course, it could have also been due to the headache that was caused by the whiteout
condition I faced as I headed to the video store. That snowstorm sucked. Today,
I decided jump back into the swing of things with a 1990 cult classic, The Dark
Side of the Moon.

Plot/ It is the year 2022. A mysterious systems failure
causes the crew of a spaceship to be stranded on the dark side of the moon,
while rapidly running out of fuel and oxygen. They are surprised to discover a NASA
space shuttle floating in space, and board it in the hope of salvaging some
supplies. One by one, the crew is possessed and killed,

It is funny, I do not remember hearing about or seeing this
flick when it came out in 1990. It is a shame, for I would have probably enjoyed
it even more if I would have caught it then. Do not get me wrong, I enjoyed it.
While some of the plot seemed a bit cliché, there was a lot to like about the
interesting and weaving storyline. Technically, it was a solid film with decent
acting, excellent cinematography and a dark dreary atmosphere that fit the
premise perfectly. Sure, they may have bit off more than they could chew with demonic
possessions, Satan, space shuttles and the Bermuda Triangle, but that is what a
good “B Movie” does. Yes, there were some characterization issues, some moments feel outdated and some of
the plot was incoherent, but to me it worked. In the end, this movie is entertaining
and often goes overlooked. If you enjoy Sci-Fi / Horror flicks, give this
vintage B Movie a shot.

Thursday, December 20, 2012

As we stand on the eve of the apocalypse, I decided to kick
back and watch something mindless. In searching Netflix, I decided to find
something that suited me. After all, with this being The Ringmaster’s Realm,
and our side business is called Scarlet Circus, some type of carnival or circus
horror would fit the bill. That is when I found, Side Sho from 2007.

Plot/ A suburban family traveling the back roads of the
southeast in search of historic roadside attractions finds more than they
bargained for when they happen upon a rustic sideshow museum that houses a dark
secret.

When I saw this, I hoped that it would be some solid
entertainment for the eve of the apocalypse. This low-budget independent flick
may rip off many different flicks in the genre and a flick full of cliché, but
it is actually rather entertaining. On the positive side, there are some decent
cinematography, ok acting, and some good effects and kills. Yes, the scripting
is all over the place and there is zero originality, but it still stands as a
simple independent flick. In the end, if you are a fan of Wrong Turn type
horror centered on the clichéd exploitation of inbreeding, check this one out.
If you are tired of flicks from this genre, stay away, there is nothing here
for you.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Yesterday, I went back into conspiracy mode and outlined
rising HAARP readings across certain areas of the United States. While those readings
are still high and I discovered another one of the signs of HAARP devastation
today with the eruption of another Central American volcano, there is still no
sign of what disaster awaits; although, it could be a blizzard, as a storm is
bearing down upon the region with the highest readings. Who knows? To pass some
time, I decided to watch something fun, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter from
2012.

Plot/ Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, discovers vampires are planning
to take over the United
States. He makes it his mission to eliminate
them.

I intentionally put this flick off for some time, as I
expected it to be another over-hyped horror flick. I was wrong, as I found an
extremely entertaining, albeit over-the-top, horror flick that had an original
storyline. This action-packed gem is not for everyone, as serious history buffs
will have a coronary, but it is well worth the watch. The acting was solid, the
action scenes fun and well made and the cinematography and pacing were spot on.
Yes, the idea is ridiculous, but the title says that. Yes, there are some
flaws; as some of the dialogue may be too comedic, the make-up effects were
uneven with their aging and the scripting did leave some holes, but those are
small flaws in the grand scheme. In the end, this action-packed horror flick
was a joy to watch with vampires being slaughtered around every corner. Sure,
it is not for staunch history buffs without a sense of humor, but for the rest
of society, I think you should give it a chance.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

If you have read my blog, you have seen me outline the
potential use of the government controlled HAARP System for Weather Control,
and potentially even mind control. It is a devastating system and one, that I
believe, has been shown to create havoc across the globe.

This past week’s episode of Conspiracy Theory went into Mind
Control (potentially by CIA and their MK Ultra Program), and ironically mentioned a system, the Ground Wave Emergency Network
(GWEN) that may be a partner to that system operating in extremely low
frequency band very close to that of the HAARP System. While this system was a
command and control communications system intended for use by the United States
government to facilitate military communications before, during and after a
nuclear war, the antennas could help steer a HAARP signal if they were cascaded
together.

Some will say this is impossible due to location; however,
they would be wrong. If military ships can be linked by computer and be
controlled remotely, anything is possible. This system creates an a ground-wave
that would be almost undetectable, and would be a perfect covert way to
transmit the control signals. In all, the network is made up of roughly 300
transceivers with 58 antenna towers spread across the United States.

While this was just some facts on a HAARP-like relative that could be being
used against the American civilization, it is also a chance to potentially warn
people in the mid-west and around Las Angeles about rising HAARP readings in
your regions. Sure, the signals can come and go, these specific ones jumped in
power today to extremely high levels.

Why is this a concern? Look at the calendar, December 21 is
just days away, and what could help give a boost to a government that is taking
on water? How about a natural disaster on the date it was predicted that the
world would come to an end. Can you say national panic? Of course, it could be
time for another controversial and unconstitutional Executive Order. Who knows,
but I am sure we will find out in a couple of days.